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Who is paying your fees if your
client is selected for a tax audit?


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Insurance Options

Personal

R100,000 cover

from *R235 p/m


Business

R250,000 cover

from *R249 p/m


Trusts

R250,000 cover

from *R199 p/m


*Terms and Conditions apply.

WHAT WE COVER


The cost of defending your case or justifying your position to SARS can be considerable.
We cover the cost of defending:


WHAT WE DON'T COVER


  • Audits and disputes which have commenced prior to the inception of the policy

  • Audits from tax returns which were submitted late, without extensions being granted

  • Where proper records were not kept

  • Where fraud or crime is involved

  • Costs of tax return preparation

  • Matters outside RSA borders

  • Any taxes, interest, penalties or fines correctly imposed by SARS

INDEMNITY LIMITS


The Indemnity Limit for the product category selected is fixed so your client knows what is available and is equal to the Annual Rand Limit or the Annual Hours Limit, whichever is the lesser. Terms and conditions apply.

WHY CHOOSE TAX RISK INSURANCE


  • Only protection of its kind in South Africa in the event of SARS' tax audits and related disputes

  • Available for businesses, individuals and trusts

  • SARS is targeting SMMEs, trusts and High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs)

  • Cost of a SARS' tax audit and related disputes can run into thousands of Rands

  • No matter how good your accountant/tax practitioner is, you may be selected for a tax audit

  • Sometimes you need to go to court - tax lawyers are expensive

  • Incorrect tax assessments can bankrupt you

  • Cost of a SARS' tax audit can force you to shut down your business

HOW WE HELP YOUR CLIENTS


We offer individuals, business owners and trusts immediate expert assistance from unfair or incorrect tax re-assessments that often come with being selected for a SARS' tax audit.

We guarantee:

  • Affordable premiums

  • Easy to understand cover

  • Cover is retrospective - no waiting periods

  • Access to South Africa’s top tax specialists/ lawyers

  • Once policy is active - assistance no matter how far back SARS reassesses

  • Fair tax treatment and audit outcomes

  • Your accountant’s fees are covered for services during the claim

  • Can claim more than once a year

  • Experts to assist you when there is an unexpected SARS’ tax audit and related disputes

  • Fixed indemnity limits so you know what you have available

Product Material

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FAQ


Reference Material

Review the tax dispute resolution flowchart for easy reference in understanding tax dispute procedures.

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Tax Risk Insurance rescues SMME from SARS nightmare

Mr Jones,* a sole trader, operating a medium-sized sales business from a smallholding in the northern parts of Johannesburg, believes that taking out Tax Risk Insurance for his company, saved his business from financial ruin.

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